Chapter 4: The Real Midas.

(Celia’s POV)

That girl was far too weak to ever replace Maralia, which was another reason why I doubted her. It goes without saying, but once Midas had left that woman’s body, her hair turned to a different color.

Now, sitting before me, was a woman who looked somewhat the same as the body double did. Only that… she was even more beautiful, and almost as powerful as Maralia was. Though… Midas seemed to be heavily weakened at the moment.

Midas: “You see, despite my power, I had gotten into a fight a few years back. That being over thousands of years ago. Slowly, I have healed, but I am still in a weakened state. With even just your current power, I could easily be killed by you.” She explained after she finally sat down.

Celia: “So that’s why you used a cute body double… But, you know, this body is even better than the fake. Since you know my Domain, why would you think that I’d even imagine, let alone attempt, to kill you?” I reply with a confused tone.

Midas: “In your heart, your family far outweighs your Domain. It was a 50/50 on how you would react. But enough about me… Let’s get down to business.” She answered.

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Celia: “That’s what I have been waiting for. What? Were you hoping that woman would seduce me into sleeping with her, all so that I would forget about this?” I ask with a joking tone.

Midas: “That was the intent, yes. Why else would she be dressed like that? Unfortunately, you’re far too loyal to your wives.” She replied with a laugh.

Celia: “…”

Midas: “We screwed you over, but only before Maralia could force us to stop. Everything is still hush-hush, so don’t worry about it. We came to a comprise, you see.” She said with a serious tone.

Celia: “And that is?” I reply.

Midas: “Unless they’re very important to you, such as finding your family, or gaining a new wonderful friendship, those that you recruit will be taken to that pure universe.” She answered.

Celia: “…”

Midas: “In truth, you and everyone in your guild, was going to be executed. But Maralia can easily pull her weight around everywhere that she wants to. Though, the damage that we did has... already been done, and cannot be undone.” She continued.

I figured that this was the case when everyone started to forcefully vanish… It was too abrupt, and such a thing… Maralia would have warned us about it far in advance.

Midas: “The endless death of this game… there isn’t a single being that actually likes it, Celia. So, this method, where you can save women, even if you lose the game, is something that we fully endorse and appreciate greatly.” She said with a smile.

Celia: “That so? I don’t feel any appreciation…” I reply.

Midas: “Regardless if you feel it or not, it is there. Now then, your family and friends have already woke up, and you’re free to recruit the women of this rest dimension as you please.” She added before getting up, and showing me out of the room.

I could honestly kill this woman as some kind of revenge, but I am not that kind of person, you know. Whatever… I needed a shakeup like this. Now I had more desire to build my guild up again… Wives, I need your warmth!